About Our Shows

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StorySnorts shows are structured to complement school curriculums of Music, Drama, Visual Arts, English Language, English Literacy, and English Literature.

 

While each performance is improvised, every show employs a three-act structure. At various points throughout the show, our host explains relevant story elements before inviting the audience to offer ideas of setting, characters, and plot. These ideas are then incorporated into the storyline.

 

Act 1:

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The setup or exposition of our story. After the audience helps create a setting and foundational characters, the story begins and our cast enters the imaginary world. A series of secondary characters will soon evolve during this process, but it is ultimately left open for the audience to choose a protagonist. Act 1 will end with an inciting incident, complicating the journey of our characters.

 

Act 2:

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Once a protagonist has been chosen, the audience suggests descriptive traits that may help or hinder our hero along their journey. They also help build the plot by inventing an antagonist, circumstances and tools as the story unfolds. 

 

Act 3:

 

Before Act 3 begins, our players will call out for more ideas, which our cast weaves seamlessly into the plot to give our collaborative story a resolution. After an enthralling final scene, we end with an improvised song catchy enough for everyone to join in!

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About Our Workshops​

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StorySnorts tutors are experienced performers who specialise in the craft of improvisation. Share their passion through one of our dynamic workshops, conducted right at your school. In a fun and collaborative setting, your students will unleash their creative potential while learning the joy of spontaneous character and scene development. Improvisation teaches empathy, attentive listening skills, and quick

thinking. Most importantly, it's fun!

 

Our tutors will adapt each workshop to suit your requirements. For smaller groups, there will be a higher degree of individual involvement in the games and activities. For larger groups, we adapt to a more demonstration based model, where small groups participate throughout the workshop and the remainder of the class observe. We are happy to discuss any model which suits the needs of your class.

 

Please note: A standard StorySnorts workshop is coordinated by one actor. If you'd like to include an illustrator or musician, there will be an extra fee.